Air Con: - Help!! In car heater problems.

jawsdar · Jan 8th, 2010, 21:14

Hi everyone, I am a new to the forum and would massively appreciate some advice or direction with the following problem. I have a 1996 850R auto. The heater/air con works fine but the vent to the footwells does not work. My mechanic said something about an 'actuator' costing 200-300 quid, but I have no idea what he's talking about. Could someone PLEASE shed some light on this for me as everything I get in the car my feet freeze! MAny thanks, Max.

strbryan · Jan 8th, 2010, 21:24

With the 850 R's the heating is controlled by motors(actuator)one of these must have stopped working thus it need replacing, but £200-£300 that is a bit silly you should be able to pick them up for £10 second hand

jawsdar · Jan 8th, 2010, 21:27

Thanks for the swift reply. Do you have any idea of approximately how much these motors cost and where I may be able to get hold of one? My mechanic said that he could only get them from Volvo and the cost would be about £300.

jawsdar · Jan 8th, 2010, 21:40

Would the motors be exclusive to the 850R, or would the motors from a standard 850 do the job too?

strbryan · Jan 8th, 2010, 21:47

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Originally Posted by jawsdar

Thanks for the swift reply. Do you have any idea of approximately how much these motors cost and where I may be able to get hold of one? My mechanic said that he could only get them from Volvo and the cost would be about £300.

For the dealers price contact Rufe on here http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/member.php?u=10417 but you will get a forum discount.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jawsdar

Would the motors be exclusive to the 850R, or would the motors from a standard 850 do the job too?

Any 850 with the auto climate control will have the same actuators

jawsdar · Jan 8th, 2010, 21:50

Strbryan, you're a star. I'l contact Rufe tomorrow.

strbryan · Jan 8th, 2010, 21:53

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Originally Posted by jawsdar

Strbryan, you're a star. I'l contact Rufe tomorrow.

Although he is welsh he is a top bloke.

I would drop him a PM tonight as I know he has a lot of pm's to sort out due to the Christmas period.

jawsdar · Jan 8th, 2010, 21:57

I've PM'd him, but I have one more question... Is there more than one motor that controls the vents?

Also, I was a little sceptical about posting a question on a forum, but you've been great, so thanks.

strbryan · Jan 8th, 2010, 22:08

From memory there is 4 actuators.Any question just ask away, that's what this forum is here for.

EDIT Just checked the book of lies, there are 5 motors

MIRJO · Jan 9th, 2010, 10:25

why not try srcapyards, i got my vent/floor/defroster motor for almost nothing, 5 euro or so (in Italy)
when you replace the motor, it will need calibrating flap position
this can be done with a home made tool, youll ind the howto on the forum somewhere (code reader or the OBDl cars)

Jan 8th, 2010, 21:14	#1
jawsdar New Member Last Online: Jan 18th, 2010 20:12 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Birmingham	Help!! In car heater problems. Hi everyone, I am a new to the forum and would massively appreciate some advice or direction with the following problem. I have a 1996 850R auto. The heater/air con works fine but the vent to the footwells does not work. My mechanic said something about an 'actuator' costing 200-300 quid, but I have no idea what he's talking about. Could someone PLEASE shed some light on this for me as everything I get in the car my feet freeze! MAny thanks, Max.

Jan 8th, 2010, 22:08	#9
strbryan I've Been Banned Last Online: Nov 2nd, 2016 18:20 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coppull View Photos By: strbryan	From memory there is 4 actuators.Any question just ask away, that's what this forum is here for. EDIT Just checked the book of lies, there are 5 motors Last edited by strbryan; Jan 8th, 2010 at 22:24.

Jan 8th, 2010, 21:24	#2
strbryan I've Been Banned Last Online: Nov 2nd, 2016 18:20 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coppull View Photos By: strbryan	With the 850 R's the heating is controlled by motors(actuator)one of these must have stopped working thus it need replacing, but £200-£300 that is a bit silly you should be able to pick them up for £10 second hand

Jan 8th, 2010, 21:27	#3
jawsdar New Member Last Online: Jan 18th, 2010 20:12 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Birmingham	Thanks for the swift reply. Do you have any idea of approximately how much these motors cost and where I may be able to get hold of one? My mechanic said that he could only get them from Volvo and the cost would be about £300.

Jan 8th, 2010, 21:40	#4
jawsdar New Member Last Online: Jan 18th, 2010 20:12 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Birmingham	Would the motors be exclusive to the 850R, or would the motors from a standard 850 do the job too?

Jan 8th, 2010, 21:50	#6
jawsdar New Member Last Online: Jan 18th, 2010 20:12 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Birmingham	Strbryan, you're a star. I'l contact Rufe tomorrow.

Jan 8th, 2010, 21:57	#8
jawsdar New Member Last Online: Jan 18th, 2010 20:12 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Birmingham	I've PM'd him, but I have one more question... Is there more than one motor that controls the vents? Also, I was a little sceptical about posting a question on a forum, but you've been great, so thanks.

Jan 9th, 2010, 10:25	#10
MIRJO CUSTOM MEMBER Last Online: Mar 1st, 2024 16:54 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Zadar	why not try srcapyards, i got my vent/floor/defroster motor for almost nothing, 5 euro or so (in Italy) when you replace the motor, it will need calibrating flap position this can be done with a home made tool, youll ind the howto on the forum somewhere (code reader or the OBDl cars)

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